"We are super happy," said Calle 13's Rene "Residente" Perez, who heard about the nominations at home in Puerto Rico. "The Latin Grammy Awards are, for us, valid because they have to do a lot with the music, with the art."

Calle 13 were also nominated Thursday for record of the year, best urban music album, best alternative song and best short form music video. Among the artists nominated for three trophies were Puerto Rican salsa producer Jose Lugo, Brazilian crooner Ivete Sangalo, Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa and Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel.

Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams earned a nomination in the instrumental category for his album, "Moving Forward."

Rios and salsa singer Enrique were on hand to announce the nominations Thursday at the Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles, along with rocker Beto Cuevas, comedian Paul Rodriguez, actors Jimmy Smits and Andy Garcia, reggaeton artist Tito "El Bambino" and pop singers Shaila Durcal and Luis Fonsi. The Nov. 5 ceremony will air live on the Univision Network.

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Associated Press writer Sigal Ratner-Arias in New York contributed to this report.